Authorities allege the company improperly reported revenue for which there was no basis in 2006 and 2007, prior to Microsoft's acquisition, Thorsen said. If found guilty, the company could face a fine, he said.

Norway's financial supervisory authority, the Kredittilsynet, referred the company to the police earlier this year after noticing irregularities in its books.

In 2006, Fast Search & Transfer allegedly counted a memorandum of understanding as revenue. In May 2007, the company drew further attention after mistakenly releasing a copy of a presentation related to first-quarter 2007 results. Two months later, Norway's financial authority sent a letter to the company asking for information about its bookkeeping.

As a result of the inquiry, Fast Search & Transfer restated its earnings in May, flipping a 15 million Norwegian krone (US$3 million) profit into a 200 million Norwegian krone loss.

Microsoft could not be immediately reached for comment. However, Microsoft has said it has taken steps to align Fast Search & Transfer's accounting practices with its own.

The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.

My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.

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